DENNIS NYAABA ABOWINO
BONGO
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 9 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Michael Geriatric Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Provide elderly specified care
- Provide acute care for the elderly
- Administer medications and monitor side effects
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting abnormalities.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Streamlined documentation processes to enhance efficiency in patient records management.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical procedures and best practices.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse
Ghana Health Service
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting abnormalities.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Streamlined documentation processes to enhance efficiency in patient records management.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical procedures and best practices.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Senior Staff Nurse
Health Facility
- Provided primary and emergency care to patients
- Conducted consultations, assessments, and treatments
- Administers medications and monitors adverse effects
- Educated clients on disease conditions, treatment, and prevention
- Participated in unit and facility management meetings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Legon
Accra09-2023
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Discharge planning
- Clinical documentation
- Nursing staff supervision
- Geriatric care
- Shift planning
- Compassion and empathy
- Disease prevention
- Diabetes management
- Rehabilitation care
- Medication management
- Incident documentation
- Evidence-based practice
- Infection control measures
- Medication and IV administration
- Clinical judgment
- Vaccine administration
- Case management
- Monitoring vital signs
- Patient care assessment
- Critical thinking
- Vitals monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Nursing performance assessment
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved folder shortage which led to improvement in record keeping of clients.
- Collaborated with team of 8 members in the development of an age clinic.
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Michael Geriatric Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ghana Health Service
09.2023 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse
Health Facility
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Legon